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Amendment
projectName: Race, Equity, and Inclusion Speaker Series
ProjectDetails: Carolyn DeFord is ourthrid and final speaker for2O22 and will be
covering Missing and Murdered Indigneous Women.
AgreementAmount $6000
Start Date: 1110912022
Basis for Selection of Contractor: OthefI Memo to Mayor must be attached
ination Date: 1111012022
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CAG2022-416
KENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEM ENT
between the City of Kent and
Carolyn DeFord
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter
the "City"), and Carolyn DeFord organized under the laws of the State of Washington, located and doing
business at 16901 Silverbell CT SE Yelm, WA 98597 (hereinafter the "Contractor").
I.DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
The Contractor shall perform the following services for the City
The contractor will speak for the City of Kent's Equity & Inclusion Speaker
Series. An event featuring distinguished leaders who contribute expert
knowledge and diverse perspectives to the collective discission of concepts such
as race, equity, diversity, and inclusion, The presentation is open to the public
will be free for participants.
Scope of work:
The Vendor will be leading two PowerPoint presentations; one presentation for
city satff on Wednesday November 9,2022 1:30-3:00pm; and a second
presentation for City residents on Thursday November, tO 2O22,7:00-8:30pm.
Each presentation will be about forty-five minutes long with thirty minutes of
Q&A for each presentation for a total of 90 minutes.
These presentations are intended to help create a space for individuals to learn
about the epidemic of Murdered Missing Indeginous Women and the policies
that have created this reality for many Natives.
The Contractor fufther represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be performed
in accordance with generally accepted professional practices within the Puget Sound region in effect at the
time those services are performed.
II. TIME OF COMPLETION. The parties agree that work will begin on the tasks described in
Section I above immediately upon the effective date of this Agreement, and the Contractor shall complete
the work bV LL/|O/2O22.
III. COMPENSATION. The City shall pay the Contractor a total amount not to exceed six
thousand dollars ($6,000) for the services described in this Agreement. The Contractor shall invoice the
City monthly based on time and materials incurred during the preceding month. The hourly rates charged
for the Contractor's services shall be as delineated in the attached and incorporated Exhibit N/A. All hourly
rates charged shall remain locked at the negotiated rates throughout the term of this Agreement.
Card Payment Proqram. The Contractor may elect to participate in automated credit card payments
provided for by the City and its tinancial institution. This Program is provided as an alternative to payment
by check and is available for the convenience of the Contractor, If the Contractor voluntarily participates in
this Program, the Contractor will be solely responsible for any fees imposed by financial institutions or credit
card companies. The Contractor shall not charge those fees back to the City.
IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent Contractor-
Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement. By their execution of this Agreement, and in
accordance with Ch. 51,08 RCW, the parties make the following representations:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - 1
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this Agreement. Except as expressly conternplated by this section, all other costs will be borne by the
Contractor,
VII. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this
Agreement or any subcontract, the Contractor, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of the
Contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to
perform the work to which the employment relates as provided for by the City of Kent's Equal Employment
Opportunity Policy. The Contractor shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy Declaration, Comply with City Administrative Policy 1.2, and upon completion of the contract work,
file the attached Compliance Statement.
VIII. INDEMNIFICATION. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or
suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the Contractor's
performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the injuries and damages caused by the City's
negligence. The City's inspection or acceptance of any of the Contractor's work when completed shall not
be grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification. The provisions of this section shall survive
the expiration or termination of this Agreement,
In the event the Contractor refuses tender of defense in any suit or any claim, if that tender was
made pursuant to this indemnification clause, and if that refusal is subsequently determined by a court
having jurisdiction (or other agreed tribunal) to have been a wrongful refusal on the Contractor's part, then
the Contractor shall pay all the City's costs for defense, including all reasonable expert witness fees and
reasonable attorneys'fees, plus the City's legal costs and fees incurred because there was a wrongful refusal
on the Contractor's part.
IX. INSURANCE. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit B attached and incorporated by this reference.
X. CONTRACTOR'S WORK AND RISK. The Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable to the
Contractor's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or
accruing out of the performance of those services, All work shall be done at the Contractor's own risk, and
the Contractor shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or
held for use in connection with the work.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS,
A. Recyclable Materials. Pursuant to Chapter 3.80 of the Kent City Code, the City requires its
contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever practicable. A price
preference may be available for any designated recycled product,
B. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of any of the
covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this
Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those
covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect,
C. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the parties are unable to settle any
dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, the exclusive means
of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules
and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in
writing to an alternative dispute resolution process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the
parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred
in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, including all appeals, in addition to any other recovery or
award provided by law; provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the City's
right to indemnification under Section VIII of this Agreement.
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($20,000 or Less)
CONTRACTOR:
By
print Name. Caro n DeFord Eden
Its:
DATE: 10118122
CITV OF KENT:
Print Name:Patrick Fitzpatrick
Ch ief Adm i nistrative OfficerIts:
DATE
to its effective date are ratified and affirmed, and the terms of the Agreement shall be deemed
to have applied.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - 5
($2O,00O or Less)
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
GONTRACTOR:
Carolyn DeFord
16901 Silverbell CT SE,
Yelm WA 98597
253.382,6055 (telephone)
253.7 53.4337 (facsi m i I e)
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CITY OF KENT:
Maria Tizoc
City of Kent
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 856-57 16 (telephone)
(253) 856-4700 (facsimile)
ATTEST:
Kent City Clerk
CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1998
SUBJECT:MINORIW AND WOMEN
CONTRACTORS
SUPERSEDES: April 1, 1996
APPROVED BY Jim White, Mayor
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POLICY:
Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and state
laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee equal
employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City
amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year, must take the following affirmative steps:
Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women.
Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or supplier who willfully disregards the City's
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract
and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement.
Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Public
Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments.
Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers subject to these
regulations are familiar with the regulations and the City's equal employment opportunity
policy.
2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies and guidelines
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
No Insurance is required for this Contract or Agreement.